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Edited version of private advice

Authorisation Number: 1051841862950

Date of advice: 25 May 2021

Ruling

Subject: Clean building managed investment trust

Question

Will Trust A be a clean building managed investment trust within the meaning of section 12-425 of Schedule 1 to the Taxation Administration Act 1953?

Answer

Yes.

This ruling applies for the following periods:

1 July 20XX to 30 June 20XX

The scheme commences on:

1 July 20XX

Relevant facts and circumstances

Trust A has X unit holders who are covered by subsection 275-20(4) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

Trust A is the registered proprietor of an estate in fee simple in land in Australia. There is an office building on the land.

The trustee of Trust A is a company incorporated in Australia.

Trust A is covered by section 275-15 of the ITAA 1997 and satisfies the licensing requirements in section 275-35 of the ITAA 1997.

Trust A is not registered under section 601EB of the Corporations Act 2001.

All of the investment management activities carried out in relation to Trust A in respect of the land are carried out in Australia.

During the period to which this Private Ruling applies, the building on the Property will maintain at all times at least a 5 Star Green Star rating as certified by the Green Building Council of Australia.

Relevant legislative provisions

Taxation Administration Act 1953 section 12-425 of Schedule 1

Reasons for decision

Trust A satisfies the requirements to qualify as a 'clean building managed investment trust' within the meaning of section 12-425 of Schedule 1 to the TAA 1953.


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